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Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Rostrhamus

About

The snail kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis) is a bird of prey within the family Accipitridae, which also includes the eagles, falcons, hawks, and Old World vultures. Its relative, the slender-billed kite, is now again placed in Helicolestes, making the genus Rostrhamus monotypic. Usually, it is placed in the milvine kites, but the validity of that group is under investigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Snail Kite?
The scientific name of Snail Kite is Rostrhamus sociabilis.
What is the conservation status of Snail Kite?
The Snail Kite has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Snail Kite belong to?
Snail Kite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Snail Kite belong to?
Snail Kite belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Snail Kite belong to?
Snail Kite belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Snail Kite belong to?
Snail Kite belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Snail Kite belong to?
Snail Kite belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Snail Kite belong to?
Snail Kite belongs to the genus Rostrhamus.